Inclusion of Years Served during Re-employment in Long Service Benefits of Public Sector Employees

Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance for public sector employees who have reached the prevailing Minimum Retirement Age and have been re-employed by the Public Service, whether their full tenure will be considered for long service benefits, as provided for in clause 29 of the Tripartite Guidelines on the Re-employment of Older Employees.

The Public Service Re-employment Guidelines are aligned to the Tripartite Guidelines on the Re-employment of Older Employees.

In the Public Service, re-employed officers generally enjoy the same benefits as pre-retirement officers. Key benefits, such as medical and dental treatment benefits, are not differentiated by years in service. Re-employed officers will have their past years of service considered for their vacation leave entitlement and are eligible for the Special Appreciation Award which recognises their continuous service in re-employment, in lieu of the Long Service Award.